television diet. there was an attempt to explore deeper into the psyche of what makes us tick, but there was also a willingness to escape. >> i'm going to a beach barbecue. >> uh-huh. i can see what is going to heat up the coals. >> this is any single phenomenon that has tilted the ratings books in cbs's direction. it's the cbs affiliates meeting he explained how t & a shows are concocted. >> they take the clothes off three times. they get idea. and then they have to run three times. so they jiggle. they're all well-endowed. of course. and then they say, now, let's get three undressed scenes. and three jiggles. and write a script around it. >> there are some who will tell you t & a has peaked and is on its way out. abc has shows like "the love boat" and "three's company." >> jiggle tv referred to the fact that these were women who were, you know, who were, you know -- [ laugher ] >> good morning, angels. >> good morning, charlie. >> "charlie's angels" became an enduring trademark out of the